The Giza Drinking Water and Sewerage Company has announced that it will be cutting off water supply to several areas in Giza for 6 hours on October 2-3, 2026. The water cutoff will start at 12:00 AM on Friday, October 2, and will last until 6:00 AM on Saturday, October 3. The areas affected by the water cutoff include 26 July Street, Hijaz Street, Shahab Street, Lebanon Street, Israa Al-Muhandisin Street, Al-Fallah Street, Gaza Street, and Al-Ghazal wa Al-Nasij Street.
The water cutoff is necessary for the implementation of water supply line conversions that are conflicting with the construction of the Monorail Wadi Nile and the Metro Al-Talabiya stations. The conversions include a 200mm diameter water supply line in the Monorail Wadi Nile station area and another 200mm diameter water supply line in the Metro Al-Talabiya station area. The company has assured that it will provide pure drinking water to the affected areas through water trucks during the water cutoff period.
The Giza Drinking Water and Sewerage Company has provided a hotline number, 125, for citizens to request water trucks during the water cutoff period. The company has also urged citizens, bakeries, and hospitals to prepare for their water needs during this period. The areas from Al-Talabiya to Al-Mahawilat will also be affected by the water cutoff.
The company has stated that the water cutoff is necessary to carry out the required maintenance work. The work will involve converting water supply lines to ensure the smooth operation of the Monorail Wadi Nile and the Metro Al-Talabiya stations. The conversions are part of a larger plan to improve the water supply infrastructure in Giza.
Residents and business owners in the affected areas have been advised to make necessary arrangements for their water needs during the water cutoff period. The company has assured that it will work to minimize the disruption to the water supply and will restore the water supply as soon as possible.
The areas affected by the water cutoff are expected to experience some inconvenience during the 6-hour period. However, the company has taken measures to mitigate the impact of the water cutoff by providing water trucks and a hotline number for citizens to request assistance.
The Giza Drinking Water and Sewerage Company has apologized for any inconvenience caused by the water cutoff and has appreciated the cooperation of citizens during this period. The company has also assured that it will continue to work to provide a reliable water supply to all areas in Giza.
Key points
- The Giza Drinking Water and Sewerage Company will be cutting off water supply to several areas in Giza for 6 hours on October 2-3, 2026, for maintenance work.
- The areas affected by the water cutoff include 26 July Street, Hijaz Street, and Al-Talabiya.
- The company has provided a hotline number, 125, for citizens to request water trucks during the water cutoff period.
